How far is Randolph, VT from Burlington, VT?

The driving distance from Randolph, VT to Burlington, VT is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.49 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.69 mi
75.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.69 mi
Kilometers
75.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.57 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, May 2, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Sat, May 2, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-05-02T18:40
Arrive Burlington
Sat, May 2, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
VT

Town in Washington County, Vermont, United States of America

From Randolph
31.2 mi
00h 32m
To Burlington
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Randolph and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Randolph and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    840 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    723 ft · 25 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street

    2283 ft · 45 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 66

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Vermont Route 66

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 89 North: Barre, Montpelier

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 West: Burlington

    1203 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Williston Road

    1988 ft · 53 sec · Williston Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph and Burlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
57.8 mi · 93%
Vermont Route 66
2.16 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Central Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Williston Road
0.38 mi · 1%
US 2 West
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

57.5 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 32m from Randolph
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Randolph and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Randolph to Burlington?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Randolph and 31.3 miles from Burlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Randolph and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.

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Waterbury

7 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

Montpelier station

7 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Essex Junction station

41 mi away
29 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 46.69 mi (75.14 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

Town in Vermont

Population4,558
Coordinates43.9250700, -72.6659400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Burlington

#2 Burlington

The capital of Vermont.

Population42,899
Coordinates44.4758800, -73.2120700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.66571, 43.925112)
End: Main Street (-73.212075, 44.475952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.44
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.72 $17.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.85 $19.70
Premium $4.86 $10.74 $21.47
Diesel $6.00 $13.25 $26.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Randolph and Burlington. The current time is 18:40:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.